The Willows (Moorefield, West Virginia) Explained

The Willows
Location:South of Moorefield, near Moorefield, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.0333°N -78.9619°W
Map Label:The Willows
Built:1850
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:July 2, 1973
Refnum:73001905

"The Willows", also known as Randolph House, is a historic home located near Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in three sections in a telescoping style. It consists of One small log house, a middle section of frame, and a brick mansion all connected end-to-end. The oldest section is the -story log structure built before 1773. The main section is a two-story, brick Greek Revival style mansion house. It features a square columned entrance porch. During the American Civil War, McNeill's Rangers used the farm for care of some of their horses. In the last year of the War, McNeill's Rangers commander Major Harry Gilmore used "The Willows" as his command.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: The Willows. August 1972. 2011-08-03 . Nancy Ann Snider. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.